Section 8-12-4 - Conditions for exceptionsSchool age children may be excepted from compulsory school attendance in the following cases:
(1) Where a child is physically or mentally unable to attend school, except for deafness and blindness, of which fact the certificate of a duly licensed physician shall be sufficient evidence;(2) Where any child who has reached the fifteenth anniversary of birth is suitably and lawfully employed;(3) Where a family court judge has approved withdrawal from school;(4) Where the superintendent of education or designee has approved an appropriate, alternative educational program, other than home schooling; and(5) Where the parent of a school age child has provided notification of intent to home school the child.[Eff. 11/7/91; comp 5/13/00] (Auth: HRS §§ 302A-1112, 302A-1132) (Imp: HRS § 302A-1132)